How to: Forfeiture of a Commercial Lease
Peaceable Possession Service in Nottingham - including Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Southwell, East Leake.
Background
Forfeiture is a powerful option for a landlord to re-enter business premises and bring a lease to an end. The lease can be forfeited when the tenant does not pay the rent, breaches other terms of the lease, or becomes insolvent.
It is important to check the terms of the lease before proceeding with forfeiture. For all breaches of the lease other than the non-payment of rent, you will need to give the tenant a Section 146 Notice of your intention to forfeit the lease.
Common Law – Forfeiture of Lease / Peaceful Repossession
Using common law for forfeiture of lease is a very quick and effective solution without the need of making an application to a court.
The Certificated Enforcement Agent will peaceably enter the premises, change the locks, take utility meter readings, and display the correct notices of forfeiture. An inventory of all valuable goods is taken in case there are any subsequent disputes over the forfeiture of lease.
Keys are returned to the landlord or the landlord’s agent.
If required the Enforcement Agent can provide supervised access to the tenant for removal of any possessions. If the tenant fails to claim possessions left on site you may need to store them for a period and provide appropriate notice to the tenant.
Forfeiture of Lease can usually be completed within 24 hours of instruction.
Combining Forfeiture and CRAR
Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery, CRAR must be completed first before Forfeiture of Lease is undertaken as CRAR cannot be used if the lease has already been terminated.
However, if your main concern is to recover possession of the property you may exercise forfeiture of lease first and pursue the tenant for outstanding rent, service charges and insurance by obtaining a County Court Judgment. If above £600 this can then be transferred to the High Court for enforcement.
Lease Forfeiture services in Nottingham in 2026
West Country Bailiffs
- Commercial Lease Forfeiture
- Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery
- County Court Judgment enforcement
- Debt Collection
- Tenant Evictions
- Traveller / Trespasser Evictions
With over 30 years experience, West Country Bailiffs are regarded as a leading provider of enforcement services nationwide. We have a nationwide team of highly trained enforcement professionals who deliver a fully comprehensive service to law firms, businesses, landlords and property agents to collect outstanding debt and regain control of property and land.
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Phone 01803 895 441
Quality Bailiffs
- Commercial Lease Forfeiture
- Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery
- Traveller / Trespasser Eviction
- Horse / Animal Removal
- Statutory Demand
- County Court Judgment enforcement
- Debt Collection
Quality Bailiffs provides bespoke Enforcement solutions to the legal service, financial companies, industry, local government, and the general public. The company can trace its history back to 1988.
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Phone 01332 977 402
DLS Enforcement
- Commercial Lease Forfeiture
- Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery
- Traveller / Trespasser Eviction
- County Court Judgment enforcement
Based in the east midlands serving east and west midlands, and northeast and northwest England. Certificated Enforcement Agents for businesses, solicitors and the public.
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Phone 01332 980 899
Frank G Whitworth
- Commercial Lease Forfeiture
- Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery
- Traveller / Trespasser Eviction
- County Court Judgment enforcement
High Court Enforcement Officers and Certificated Enforcement Agents. Established in 1948 we provide an efficient, professional and personal service for the legal service, companies, industry, local government, and the general public.
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Phone 0121 809 5903